SB 2253 Traffic Safety - As enacted, establishes process regarding traffic violations committed by autonomous vehicles, including mailing the notice of violation or citation to the registered owner of the vehicle. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 30 and Title 55, Chapter 8.
Latest: Apr 13, 2026 · Pub. Ch. 726
What it means
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How they voted
House: FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 3/23/2026 Passed
86 yes · 0 no · 2 other
Mar 23, 2026 · Result: pass
House: FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 3/23/2026 Passed
86 yes · 0 no · 2 other
| Party | Yes | Not voting |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 19 | – |
| Republican | 67 | 2 |
How each member voted (88)
Party shown is each member's current party in our records. Official vote record
2 committee, procedural and amendment votes
Senate: FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration 3/23/2026 Passed
27 yes · 2 no
Mar 23, 2026 · Result: pass
Senate: FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration 3/23/2026 Passed
27 yes · 2 no
| Party | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 6 | – |
| Republican | 21 | 2 |
How each member voted (29)
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Senate: TRANSPORTATION AND SAFETY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0 3/11/2026 Passed
9 yes · 0 no
Mar 11, 2026 · Result: pass
Senate: TRANSPORTATION AND SAFETY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0 3/11/2026 Passed
9 yes · 0 no
| Party | Yes |
|---|---|
| Democratic | 1 |
| Republican | 8 |
How each member voted (9)
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Where it stands
Feb 2, 2026 · Senate
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Feb 5, 2026 · Senate
Sent to committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Transportation and Safety Committee
Mar 23, 2026 · House
Passed House
Passed H., Ayes 86, Nays 0, PNV 2
Mar 23, 2026 · Senate
Passed Senate
Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 27, Nays 2
Mar 26, 2026 · Senate
Passed Senate
Signed by Senate Speaker
Apr 1, 2026 · House
Passed House
Signed by H. Speaker
Apr 13, 2026 · Senate
Became law
Signed by Governor.
Full official history (23 actions)
- Feb 2, 2026SenateFiled for introduction
- Feb 2, 2026SenateIntroduced, Passed on First Consideration
- Feb 5, 2026SenatePassed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Transportation and Safety Committee
- Feb 25, 2026SenatePlaced on Senate Transportation and Safety Committee calendar for 3/4/2026
- Mar 4, 2026SenatePlaced on Senate Transportation and Safety Committee calendar for 3/11/2026
- Mar 4, 2026SenateAction deferred in Senate Transportation and Safety Committee to 3/11/2026
- Mar 11, 2026SenateRecommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0
- Mar 20, 2026SenatePlaced on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/23/2026
- Mar 23, 2026HousePassed H., Ayes 86, Nays 0, PNV 2
- Mar 23, 2026HouseSubst. for comp. HB.
- Mar 23, 2026SenateSponsor(s) Added.
- Mar 23, 2026SenateEngrossed; ready for transmission to House
- Mar 23, 2026SenatePassed Senate as amended, Ayes 27, Nays 2
- Mar 23, 2026HouseAm. withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - HA0704)
- Mar 23, 2026SenateSenate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0650)
- Mar 24, 2026SenateSponsor(s) Added.
- Mar 25, 2026SenateEnrolled and ready for signatures
- Mar 26, 2026SenateSigned by Senate Speaker
- Apr 1, 2026HouseSigned by H. Speaker
- Apr 2, 2026SenateTransmitted to Governor for action.
- Apr 13, 2026SenateSigned by Governor.
- May 4, 2026Effective date(s) 04/13/2026
- May 4, 2026Pub. Ch. 726
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